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Trains in Italy question (IR first class vs. IC/ES second class)
cheated55 schrieb:
I would take as an example the prices from Milano to Padova: Type Duration Cost ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IR ("interregional") 02:55 17,56(1st class)/11,21(2nd class) IC("intercity") 02:31 17,77 (2nd class) ES ("eurostar") 02:11 18,85 (2nd class) Travelling by IR first class and IC or ES second class cost nearly the same.. Which is best way?? IC and ES seem to have better trains (specially ES)and the travel duration is shorter... Is IR-second class too bad or I can consider travelling that way?? It's not particularly bad. Rather basic seating, no food/drinks sold on board, but that's OK for a 3-hour trip IMO. However, AFAIK there is no seat reservation in IR trains, and they may be crowded during rush-hour. I think that a "supplement" mus be payed for IC and ES trains?? Is it already included in the prices detailed in Trenitalia's web?? Yes, the prices include supplement and seat reservation (where available). How and when are they paid??? You can buy your ticket at ticket offices and self-service machines. The machines have an English language option, are rather straightforward to use, and accept major credit cards and cash. AFAIK there is a surcharge for buying your ticket on the train. .... Martin |
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Trains in Italy question (IR first class vs. IC/ES second class)
cheated55 schrieb:
I would take as an example the prices from Milano to Padova: Type Duration Cost ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IR ("interregional") 02:55 17,56(1st class)/11,21(2nd class) IC("intercity") 02:31 17,77 (2nd class) ES ("eurostar") 02:11 18,85 (2nd class) Travelling by IR first class and IC or ES second class cost nearly the same.. Which is best way?? IC and ES seem to have better trains (specially ES)and the travel duration is shorter... Is IR-second class too bad or I can consider travelling that way?? It's not particularly bad. Rather basic seating, no food/drinks sold on board, but that's OK for a 3-hour trip IMO. However, AFAIK there is no seat reservation in IR trains, and they may be crowded during rush-hour. I think that a "supplement" mus be payed for IC and ES trains?? Is it already included in the prices detailed in Trenitalia's web?? Yes, the prices include supplement and seat reservation (where available). How and when are they paid??? You can buy your ticket at ticket offices and self-service machines. The machines have an English language option, are rather straightforward to use, and accept major credit cards and cash. AFAIK there is a surcharge for buying your ticket on the train. .... Martin |
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